Durley, Illinois
Durley is an unincorporated community in Bond County, Illinois, United States. Durley is northeast of Greenville near Governor Bond Lake.
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Coordinates: 38°56′04″N 89°22′05″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Bond |
Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 618 |
GNIS feature ID | 422644[1] |
History
Durley was laid out in the 1880s.[2] The community bears the name of Horatio Durley, a local pioneer.[2] A post office was established at Durley in 1888, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- "Bond County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
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